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Apply principles of mechanical engineering to help to develop machinery.

Mechanical Engineering Technicians work under the direction of engineers. They use engineering to modify, develop, test or calibrate machinery.

Wages	$33.25 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Good
Education & Training	Associate's degree is needed for entry.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
On the Job	Work Activities Review technical documents to plan work. Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans. Document design or operational test results. Prepare contracts, disclosures, or applications. Estimate technical or resource requirements for development or production projects. Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment. Test products for functionality or quality. Document design or operational test results. Estimate operational costs. Analyze test or validation data.
Career Pathways	Manufacturing Production Process Development
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